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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.94, 4,341.81 and 1,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.94, 4,341.81 and 1,663.12 is: 2,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.94 : 4,341.81 = 1,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.94/4,341.81 = 1,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.94x = 4,341.81 × 1,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.94x = 7,220,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,951.05/2,895.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.47

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